Development land wanted in Cheshire
We buy development land across Cheshire, with or without planning permission.
Cheshire includes Chester, Warrington, the Mersey towns of Widnes, Runcorn and Ellesmere Port, the mid-Cheshire salt towns and affluent towns such as Wilmslow and Macclesfield. A large part of the north and east of the county is Green Belt, so grey belt, previously developed land and infill are important there. In the south, around Crewe and Nantwich, more edge-of-town greenfield land and farmland comes forward.
What land do we want in Cheshire?
Cheshire's eastern edge rises into the Peak District National Park, and the Dee and Mersey estuaries bring flood and habitat considerations. Former industrial and chemical land around Northwich, Winsford and Runcorn, and village sites near stations on the Crewe and Manchester lines, are typical development opportunities.
In England, the revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 17 August 2026 replaced the old "tilted balance" with new settlement policies: development within a settlement should normally be approved unless the harm substantially outweighs the benefits, while land outside a settlement can gain support in defined circumstances.
Since 6 August 2026, non-major development on sites of 0.2 hectares or less in England has generally been exempt from mandatory biodiversity net gain, unless priority habitat is affected. That makes many small sites simpler to bring forward.
Parts of Cheshire are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. We check early whether a site is inside it and, if so, whether a grey belt or previously developed land case could apply.
Parts of Cheshire fall within Peak District National Park. Protected landscapes carry strong policy protection, so land in or next to them needs particularly careful assessment.
Land we want in Cheshire
WantedResidential development land
Sites on the edge of Chester or the villages nearby can be worth a conversation, especially where they are well connected by road and bus or rail.
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WantedLand with planning permission
For consented land around Chester, the first things we read are the decision notice, the conditions and any legal agreement attached to the permission.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Near Chester, land without planning is worth discussing where it adjoins existing homes or has been put forward to the council's plan.
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WantedBrownfield land
Brownfield land in Chester tends to be well located for homes; the questions are usually about contamination, demolition and neighbours.
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WantedInfill plots
Infill gaps in Chester's established streets can be among the easiest small sites to bring forward when the design respects the neighbours.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
In parts of Chester with long gardens or rear lanes, backland plots can work well if the access is wide enough and neighbours are treated fairly.
Learn moreWantedFarmland and paddocks
Around Chester, paddocks and fields beside existing homes can have real potential, even where they have been grazed or farmed for generations.
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WantedGreen Belt and grey belt land
Where Green Belt land in Cheshire is already hemmed in by roads or existing homes, a grey belt case may be worth testing.
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WantedStrategic land
If you own a substantial holding near Chester, the council's plan timetable will shape when and how it could be promoted.
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WantedSmall sites
Small sites in and around Chester are central to what we look for, from corner plots to the odd field on the edge of a nearby village.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Chester, industrial land that has drifted out of use can often be reimagined as homes, subject to the council's view on employment land.
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WantedRedundant buildings
We are interested in buildings around Chester that have outlived their original use, whether they would be converted or replaced.
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WantedBarns and rural buildings
Farm buildings near Chester that have fallen out of use may suit conversion, particularly traditional barns with a good access.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
We are looking for garage blocks and small yards around Chester, whether they are fully let, partly let or empty.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
If a scheme near Chester was refused or ran out of time, the officer's report usually shows what a better application would need.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
Around Chester, allocated sites and land put forward to the council are usually the furthest along, so they can often move faster than land at an earlier stage.
Learn moreHow we could buy land in Cheshire
Outright purchase
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
We agree a price now and complete once a satisfactory planning permission is granted.
Subject-to-planning contractOption agreement
You grant us the right to buy within a set period, usually for an option premium, while we pursue planning.
Option agreementJoint venture
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
Joint ventureWhat happens next
Get in touch
Tell us where the land is and what you know about it.
Site review
We look at the land, its planning position and anything that could affect it.
Proposal
We put our proposal in writing, with no obligation to accept.
Exchange and completion
If you go ahead, contracts are exchanged and the sale completes on the agreed terms.
Selling land in Cheshire: questions
Do you buy development land in Cheshire?
Yes. We buy land with and without planning permission across Cheshire, from single plots to larger sites, and we welcome introductions from local agents.
Which towns in Cheshire do you cover?
We look at land anywhere in Cheshire. Our town pages include Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Widnes and Runcorn, but land in any town or village is welcome.
Is there Green Belt in Cheshire?
Yes, parts of Cheshire are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. Some Green Belt land may qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy.
Do I pay anything for an appraisal?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.